Digital Pyrography Machine- Your Best Aid For Wood Burns

In this article, I have discussed everything a digital wood burning machine has and its tools’ uses. So feel free to give the article a full read because it is always best to know about a burner tool before you use one.

DIGITAL PYROGRAPHY MACHINE has following major parts –

1. A burner tool with a digital display
2. Temperature control
3. A single or dual pyrography pen
4. Replaceable pen tips

This machine offers more control during wood burning and is easier to handle.

In the beginning, pyrography was done using hot needles or rods. A digital machine for this was unthinkable as electricity was invented merely 200 years back. Eons back, a portable stove with holes was used to heat the needles and rods for wood burning. By the 20th century, people have moved to a modern version of pyrography using hot metal. And now, in the 21st century, you can use a digital wood burning machine for more flawless work.

Tools And Accessories with it

While all types of wood burning tools are easier to use, digital ones are less hassle than older ones. And due to the craft’s growing popularity, manufacturers from across the world are manufacturing efficient and low-cost digital wood burning machines.

But whether cheap or expensive, it is essential to know what comes with this pyrography machine and what its uses are. So let’s see what you are likely to get in the box.

Digital Burner Machine

• The burner tool is the powerhouse from where the rest of the tools and equipment get their heating ability.
• The burner comes with various ranges of power to make pyrography more efficient.
• The differences between old-model burners and digital ones are that the digital ones offer more power and control.
• These machines come with a temperature control system to help you increase or lower the heating temperature for various types of wood burning. 
• Moreover, you can see the temperature level on the digital screen display on the burner. These burners have a more convenient on/off switch either on the side or at the front.
• And that is not all. Many digital burner tools come with dual sockets. It means you can plug more than one burner pen into it. That makes complex pyrography work slightly less time-consuming because you don’t have to wait for one pen tool to cool down to replace it with another.

Burner Pen With Wire

The burner pen is the pen-like tool you need to use to burn wood. But it is longer and comes with a cord and plug to attach the pen to the burner. Digital pyrography pens are usually highly heat resistant, so they will not be challenging to work with for a long time. And the type of pen you get with the burner may differ depending on the brand you choose.

There are several types of pens for wood burning, which are also related to the tip you get. Generally, there are two types: fixed tip pen and replaceable tip pen. A fixed tip pen means you work only with the tip it comes with. On the other hand, the replaceable tip pen allows you to change the pen tip according to your choice.

But the digital burning devices’ pens come with more than just two varieties. Here are two different pens you will come across.

Solid Point Tip Pen 

The solid point tip pen is a burner pen compatible with screw in tip or nib. These pens often come with a permanent or replaceable tip. A solid point tip pen costs less than wire tip pens but takes comparatively longer to heat up due to the metal tip.

Wire Tip Pen

Obviously, the wire point pen is made for using wire nibs or tips. Unlike solid point pens, wire tip pens heat up or cool down extremely fast due to nichrome having wires. That is one of the reasons why these pens are slightly more expensive.

Burner Pen Tip/Nib

The pen tip is what you apply onto the wood piece to burn it. Now, this is a significant part of this machine because the tips determine how the designs or patterns will turn out. Here are some pen tips you can use with a digital wood burning machine.

Ball Tip

The ball tip pyrography pen has a ballpoint on it. It is suitable for adding details, writing, or stippling.

Writing Tip

The writing tips are slightly curved and have softer edges. And they often look similar to calligraphy pen tips.

Skew Tip

Skew tips look like knives and are excellent for burning texture into the wood. You can use them for making both straight and curved lines.

Shading Tip

It is flat and slightly angled, making it suitable for creating different shading grains.

Other Accessories for Digital Pyrography Machine

Lastly, let’s not forget the accessories you can get with a digital burning machine. The number and types of accessories can vary depending on the brand.

• Tip Cleaner: The tip cleaner is for cleaning the pyrography pen tip as you work.
• Pen Holder: Some machines come with a pen holder with each pen it comes with. These holders help you prop up the pen when you are not using it and prevent unexpected hazards.
• Extra Pen Tips: Many devices have extra replaceable pen tips. Depending on the manufacturer, the number of tips the machine comes with always varies.
• Carry Bag: Digital wood burning machines are easier to work on anywhere. So if you get a carry bag, it becomes a lot easier to transport it anywhere.

EndNote

These digital burn machines offer pretty much everything you need for wood burning and getting creative with the design. They are efficient and suitable for all users. Even young children can use it for different projects.

Though digital machines are easier to use, you should always be careful when handling them. And don’t forget to wear your safety equipment no matter how safe it feels without them.

More Resources

Enthusiasts, across the globe, are in constant need of using the following techniques and tools for their quality works.

• Stencils used in pyrography
• You can have a clear idea what entirely a digital wood burning machine is, here in this video.
• Here’s a DIY project for making a pyrography burner if you don’t have any option to purchase a digital one or even a regular one.